Question

How can human bones give forensic scientists an indication of age?

Answer 1

There are clues to the person's age at death in the bones and teeth. The teeth are used to determine age, especially in children, they can see if they are the permanent teeth or, in younger children, the "baby teeth". Since we know the approximate age that most children get their permanent teeth, that gives one point of reference in finding the age. The length of the long bones of the arms and legs can also indicate an age range. Cartilage in some places hardens with age.